Leading Procurement Executives from Johnson & Johnson, DuPont, Rio Tinto, and More Convene to Share Experiences and Best Practices BOSTON, October 29 — Today, more than 140 Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and other procurement executives convene at Boston’s elegant Harvard Club to discuss best practices, learn about emerging market trends, and collaborate with like-minded peers. The fourth […]
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Meet Shelley Stewart, Jr., CPSM and CPO Rising Hall of Famer at CPO Rising 2019!
Shelley Stewart is participating on the CPO Panel on Day One of the CPO Rising 2019 Summit. Here is a brief profile we wrote about him a few years ago when he was inducted into the CPO Rising Hall of Fame. CPO Rising Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Inductee: Shelley Stewart Jr. Shelley Stewart […]
CPO Rising 2019 Speaker Profile – David Kern, Head of Global Procurement, TripAdvisor
David Kern is an experienced professional with 20 years of proven success within procurement, real estate, capital oversight, and implementation of accounting/payment platforms. David currently serves as the Head of Global Procurement for TripAdvisor Media Group; supporting 20+ independent brands. Prior to TripAdvisor, David worked at Staples (13 years) holding several leadership roles. Most notable was […]
Five More Reasons to Attend the CPO Rising 2019 Summit — 10/29 & 10/30
The CPO Rising Summit is one of the top procurement events in North America each year. It features many of the industry’s most prominent procurement luminaries and thought leaders (on the stage and in the audience) discussing the strategies, solutions, and best practices that can help elevate your procurement team’s performance to the next level. Still […]
CPO Honors 2019: And the Finalists are…
The Fourth Annual CPO Honors Gala Dinner will be held at The Harvard Club in Boston on October 29th at 6:15 pm with a celebratory Happy Hour starting at the conclusion of Day One of the CPO Rising Summit. The Dinner is an opportunity to celebrate the procurement profession and recognize excellence in the field. Tickets […]
CPO Rising 2019 Speaker Profile – Nisreen Bagasra, Chief Procurement Officer, Veolia North America
Nisreen Bagasra is the Chief Procurement Officer for Veolia North America (VNA) and leads its procurement organization to maximize value and mitigate risk across the company’s supply base, for both direct and indirect spend categories. Nisreen’s team is responsible for managing national suppliers, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and compliance to purchasing policies and processes. Her team […]
Throwback Thursday: On Rising in 2018: CPOs and Industry Events
Publisher’s Note: In 2019, Ardent Partners is celebrating 10 years of delivering “Research with Results” to Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and other readers of this site, including published reports, eBooks, presentations, insights, articles and events. To commemorate the occasion, we are going to reflect on the firm’s first decade by presenting this weekly “throwback” series that will include a […]
Ardent’s 10th Anniversary Discount Pricing for CPO Rising Summit — Ends Tonight!
Loyal followers of Ardent Partners and CPO Rising ought to know by now that we have been celebrating our 10th anniversary this year. As a part of our celebration, and as a special thank you to our community, we have been offering a 10-day anniversary discount on all tickets to the CPO Rising 2019 Summit. It expires […]
Throwback Thursday: Reflections on The CPO Rising 2017 Summit (Part 1): CPOs Rise and Shine
Chief Procurement Officers Rise and Shine at The CPO Rising 2017 Summit When I started working in this industry 18 years ago, there was a tremendous opportunity sitting in front of most procurement departments around the world. Fast forward to today, December 6, 2017, and the exact same thing can be said. I’d like you to […]
Networking is King at the CPO Rising 2019 Summit
Many of the presenters and attendees to this year’s event have led transformation projects at their organization, while others have helped push their departments to Best-in-Class performance. And in today’s uncertain job market (do we hear recession alarms sounding?), it never hurts to expand your own personal business network. Today, networking truly is King, and The […]